Daijiworld Media Network- New Delhi
New Delhi, May 2: In a fresh display of anti-India propaganda, pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has issued an incendiary video message targeting Sikh soldier in the Indian Army, urging them to abstain from fighting for the country in the event of a military conflict with Pakistan.
In the video—reported by Pakistani media outlet Dawn—Pannun shamelessly glorifies Pakistan as a "friendly nation" for Sikhs and Khalistan, claiming, “If India attacks Pakistan, then it will be the final war for India and PM Modi.” He went further to outrageously assert that Punjabis on the Indian side would “serve langar for the Pakistani army.”
Pannun, who leads the banned group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), made these controversial remarks in the wake of the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which claimed 26 lives—including that of a Nepali national. The massacre, carried out at Baisaran Valley, has drawn widespread global condemnation and inflamed national sentiment in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has since authorised the Indian armed forces to choose the time and manner of their retaliation, giving full operational freedom to respond to the heinous act of terror. It is in this charged atmosphere that Pannun appears to be stoking communal divisions, attempting to exploit the grief and anger rippling through the nation.
"Now is the time to say no to Narendra Modi's jingoistic war. Do not fight against Pakistan. Pakistan is not your enemy," Pannun provocatively declared, adding that “once we liberate Punjab, Pakistan will be our neighbour.”
His remarks have been widely condemned as a desperate and divisive move aimed at weakening the unity and morale of India’s defence forces. Defence analysts have dismissed Pannun’s claims as baseless and delusional, pointing out that the Sikh community has historically been at the forefront of India's armed services, known for their unmatched bravery and patriotism.
While Islamabad has remained silent on Pannun’s statements, several Pakistani ministers have hinted at possible Indian retaliation, sending tremors through Pakistan's financial markets. The Karachi Stock Exchange recorded a sharp dip on Wednesday amid war speculation, although India has made no official moves beyond its military preparedness.
Adding further fuel to the fire, Pannun went so far as to accuse the Indian government of orchestrating the Pahalgam Hindu massacre—a claim that has been flatly rejected by Indian authorities as malicious propaganda intended to derail public unity and shield terror outfits.
Initially, the Pakistan-based terror organisation The Resistance Front claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack but later retracted its statement as India ramped up counter-terror efforts, leading to speculation of deeper cross-border involvement.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to bringing the perpetrators of the Pahalgam massacre to justice, warning that attempts like Pannun’s to incite mutiny will be met with strict legal action under anti-terror laws.